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2016 Rim Straightening Service

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    2016 Rim Straightening Service

    I know MCWHEEL.com does this and they moved the business to AZ. Is there any local New England wheel repair services? My R1 has a slight pot-hole blem on the front wheel. Tires run true but you can see with you naked eye the lip has been put through some bending stress.

    Seems to be a bit of question on whether you can you straighten a magnesium rim that come on the stock R1's? Anyone know the answer to this?

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    Re: 2016 Rim Straightening Service

    Will's Rim Repair in SC.
    I've given him more business than I should admit to.


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    Re: 2016 Rim Straightening Service

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim View Post
    Will's Rim Repair in SC.
    I've given him more business than I should admit to.


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    How much does this tend to cost, if you don't mind me asking?

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    Re: 2016 Rim Straightening Service

    I had a car wheel straightened by a guy in Fall River a while back, not sure if he does bikes or not. I think it was about $100. I could dig up his info if that is of interest.

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    Re: 2016 Rim Straightening Service

    Quote Originally Posted by number9 View Post
    How much does this tend to cost, if you don't mind me asking?
    It's been a few years now. But I think it was $60. He often has specials that if you send 2 wheels, the other one is 1/2 off. He also straightens rotors for $10/each.

    I used a computer box to ship them and was able to use the styrofoam to keep the wheels in place.
    Fed-ex shopping was around $30.


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    Re: 2016 Rim Straightening Service

    He told me that he is moving this week. Here is the new address

    Wills Rim Repair
    312 Hunts Bridge Rd
    Greenville SC

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    Re: 2016 Rim Straightening Service

    In case i wanted to sell down the road, is there any documentation proof of straightness etc?

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    Re: 2016 Rim Straightening Service

    Quote Originally Posted by Sidavong View Post
    In case i wanted to sell down the road, is there any documentation proof of straightness etc?
    I think he texts me that before and after run-off of the wheel.

    It's been a few years though.
    I've used his services and so has a few other members on here.

    I have his cell if anyone needs it.


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    Re: 2016 Rim Straightening Service

    After Jim's recommendation of Will's Rim Repair, I did a bit of digging and found many many people very happy with his service. Seems to be a small operation with the right equipment. I like the idea of giving my business to 'the little guy who does it right', so Ill be sending him 2 Ducati wheels in the next month or so......for a set of rain wheels for next year!

    (And I think hes pricing out at 75 per wheel currently, but I could be mis-remembering)

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